Probably the biggest customer experience challenge golf clubs face today is consistency. Carefully crafted Instagram galleries, engaging taglines, and high-budget advertising require substantial investments of both time and money to build a lasting brand identity. Golfers anticipate a…
Great customer experience needs marketing automation. In the last couple of years, the number of new channels and customer touchpoints grew significantly. This is a great challenge for marketers, among them golf club managers to manage the complexity of content…
Two years ago, I recommended to golf club managers and driving range owners to rethink the driving experience. In this interview with Nikolaj Kromann Jørgensen (COO, TrackMan) I want to figure out what is the contribution of TrackMan…
59 is the ultimate score in golf, the holy grail if you like, something that most of us can only ever dream of achieving – that’s what 59club is about, it’s striving to achieve the ultimate. My aim…
In less than a year, I had the chance to talk about customer experience measurement both with Colin Mayes (CEO, Burhill Group) and Guy Riggott (Operations Director, Burhill Group) about customer experience measurement. It was great to hear…
Why customer experience is essential today? Customer experience development is essential for the understanding, on our core business, of membership and green fee customers' level of satisfaction, their expectations. Moreover, we believe that our industry needs to attract…
In these days, I am working on the next presentation that I will give at the 4th National Conference on Residential Tourism & Golf in Estoril, Portugal on 11th April. I was invited by Vanessa Velosa, the secretary general…
One of this year's TOP 5 retail trends is the creation of meaningful customer experience and brand engagement. Smarter companies like Foremost (soon I will tell you why) understood that customer experience will be their primary basis for…
Everyone working together achieves more. It’s a simple concept, but one that I’ve tried to instill in the talented golf team we have here at The Belfry. When you work at a resort that demands the very best…
Troon North Golf Club, the preeminent daily-fee club in Scottsdale, will soon launch a new caddie service for guests. As guests, we will have the option of a Forecaddie or a Single-Bag Caddie or choose to play without…
Srixon has been announced as the title sponsor of the inaugural Foremost Assistants Championship, scheduled to be held on Wednesday 20th July at The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club. Foremost Professional Assistants will battle it out over the…
It seems to me, more golf clubs are starting to recognize the importance of customer experience and give more attention to it. This may due to the understanding that brand alone may not be able to deliver the…
In recent years (10) I see a constant power shift from marketers to buyers/customers. Due to the changes, the trust is less relevant as it one was. The Baby Boomers was the 1st generation that questioned on an institutional…
As I promised last week, today Patrick Rahme the Co-founder & CEO of All Square Golf will share with us his thoughts about niche social networks' role in driving favorable customer experience. Hearing what customers say about your golf…
59Club has just launched its new product 'Stay & Play' an in-depth, statistical customer experience analysis. 59Club recommends to see the customer experience from a broader experience the total customer journey. The first golf club to utilize this customer…
The idea of luxury is prevalent in modern society, and the term "luxury" frequently appears in various contexts. Regrettably, this widespread usage has resulted in a significant dilution of its meaning. While there is a general understanding of…
Golf clubs that focus on their members' desires for connection, belonging, and admiration can create relationships that go beyond simply offering products. Building a strong, positive relationship with club members is key to encouraging growth. These relationships not…
It is already established that a unified customer view offers a comprehensive understanding of each customer, facilitating seamless interactions, higher conversation rates, and experiences that enhance customer satisfaction. Research from McKinsey reveals that 76% of consumers expect personalized…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts Bahrain's economy will grow by 3% in 2024 but accelerate to 3.5% in 2025, supported by manufacturing and private sector credit expansion. Despite the challenges, significant uncertainty and risks persist, such as…
Wellness travel is transforming, shifting from a focus on passive relaxation to dynamic, activity-driven experiences. In the wake of the pandemic, we have seen a significant rise in outdoor, sports-oriented wellness activities such as cycling excursions, hiking adventures,…